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Ann-Marie LaRose 1984-2026

FAIRLAWN — Ann-Marie LaRose, 41, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Ann-Marie was born Feb. 20, 1984, in Rochester, New York, to Timothy and Mary Sapienza LaRose. She was a proud graduate of Howland High School and spent her career working as an office manager, where she was known for ...

Robert S. Powell 1944-2026

VIENNA — Robert S. “Bob” and “BA” Powell Jr., 81, passed away, surrounded by his family on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, due to many years of COPD complicated by pneumonia, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman. Robert was born July 31, 1944, in Warren, a son of Robert S. Sr. and ...

Barry D. Hembree 1953-2026

WARREN — Barry Dale Hembree, 72, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Hospice House. He was born Aug. 10, 1953, in Woodlawn, Tennessee, a son of Ollie R. and Gertrude Bowers Hembree. He was employed at Champion Disposal. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Totherow Hembree of Warren; Cherry ...

James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star, dies at 48

NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come,” said a statement from the actor’s family posted on Instagram. “For now we ask for ...

Benjamin H. Blakeley III 1959-2026

WEST FARMINGTON — Benjamin Harrison Blakeley III, 66, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 28, 1959, a son of Benjamin Harrison Blakeley II and Cora Blose Blakeley. Survivors include his wife, Cathleen Thompson Blakeley; daughters, Marsha Troyer, Amber Olszak and ...

Michael Brown 1955-2026

ORWELL — Michael Brown, 70, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. Michael was born March 24, 1955, in Bristol, a son of Ray Marshall Brown and Thelma Jean Beachy Brown. He was a graduate of Bristol High School and worked at Copperweld until they ...